Top 5 Songs About Education

The subject of school has been a big theme for pop songs since Chuck Berry goose-stepped his way through School Days (Ring Ring Goes The Bell) in 1957. However, it seems that the seventies heralded a certain golden age of school-related songs, despite it being something of a pop void to many music fans. What makes these songs so memorable? And what does the lack of quality edu-odes today say about education in the noughties?

Top 5 Songs About Education

Top 5 Songs About Education

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Top 5 Songs About Education

Top 5 Songs About Education

5: Rock 'n' Roll High School - Ramones. "I don't care about history, 'cos that's not where I want to be!" Although not often regarded as a Ramones classic, this 1979 soundtrack number to the movie of the same name stands proud as a thumping sing-along at a time when the band was spending a lot of time exploring new pop directions, and finally getting some chart recognition. It's funny how at no point during my life of education, even beyond university, I've never actually seen a student cruise around in a GTO.

4: When I Kissed The Teacher - ABBA. "Leaning over me, he was trying to explain the laws of geometry, and I couldn't help it, I just had to kiss the teacher!" This cringe-worthy and decisively un-pc representation of teacher/student relations is the opener to the Swedish quartet's fourth album, Arrival. Aside from the story video acted by the band, the most disturbing aspect of the song is the teacher's response to Agnetha's affections. Simply put: he likes it.

3: Baggy Trousers - Madness. "All I learnt at school, was how to bend not break the rules." Yes, I know that this song is from 1980 but so what. How could anyone ignore this cheeky celebration of schoolyard vandalism and nostalgic pranks. Whatever happened to getting the cane? And to be fAir, you're likely to receive an ASBO for pulling someone's hAir today. Make me young.

2: Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd. "We don't need no education, we don't need no thought control." It all seems to get a bit gloomy and serious by the time The Floyd get involved. Still, Waters' tune and the accompanying animation and movie turned this into some kind of prog anthem for doomed youth. The innocent fondness, of which we are used to, is replaced by a strange haunting choir - and all of a sudden there's a reason to repel education beyond the juvenile need of 'getting kicks'.

1: School's Out - Alice Cooper. "Well we got no class, and we got no principles, and we got no intelligence, we can't even think of a word that rhymes." Here's a little post-modern excerpt about Cooper's acceptance of his lacking in ability to rhyme. But he just don't care! There's just something eternally visceral about that feeling of leaving school behind, and it's a tune to boot; it's also funny that he was 24 and four albums into his career when this song was released!

I accept that there are countless others from this era. But how many can you name from the last ten years? Not that many I reckon. And why? Well, it would seem that in this age of home teaching and a more varied school curriculum, there simply may well be less to complain about today. For the sake of pop music, that could well be a shame.

Top 5 Songs About Education

Kinds of Girl Scout Cookies

When America thinks of girl scouts, they think of one thing: Girl Scout cookies. Every year, at the beginning of the year, millions cookies are sold all around the world. Every year we wait in anticipation to see if there are any new kinds of Girl Scout cookies. These cookies have created frenzy throughout the world, that doesn't stop until the last box is sold.

Kinds of Girl Scout Cookies

Kinds of Girl Scout Cookies

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Kinds of Girl Scout Cookies

Kinds of Girl Scout Cookies

There are fourteen different kinds that come out each year. Often times, there are new cookies that come out and test the waters. Usually these cookies have failed, but there have been a few successful stories. Here are a list and brief description of each:

1. Thin Mint: The most enduring and universally familiar.

2. Do-si-dos or Peanut Butter Sandwiches or Savannahs: a sandwich cookie

3. Trefoils or Classic Shortbread: These shortbread cookies are shaped like the Girl Scout Trefoil design.

4. TAGalongs: These round cookies with a cookie center are covered with chocolate, having under their swollen chocolate surface an inner layer of peanut butter

5. Samoas or Caramel deLites: These consist of a circular vanilla cookie about 2inch in diaMeter with a small hole in the center

6. Golden Yangles: a sugar free cookie

7. Lemon Coolers: A reduced-fat cookie

8. Lemon Pastry Cremes: Pastry style sandwich cookies with lemon creme in the middle.

9. Thanks-a-Lots: Crunchy fudge coated treats, these cookies are circular and are about 3.5 inches in diaMeter

10. All Abouts: A shortbread cookie with a layer of chocolate on the bottom and featuring related sayings on the top.

11. Cartwheels: A cinnamon-oatmeal reduced-fat variety

12. Caf Cookies: A gourmet style cookie, coated with cinnamon

13. Classic Creams: A sandwich cookie made in the same style as Oreos, only the top and bottom are different colors

14. Double Dutch: A chocolate cookie dough with chocolate chips

These cookies are all very tasteful and delightful, but more so than others. As of 2004, the favorites were:

• Thin Mints (25% of total sales)
• Samoas/Caramel deLites (19%)
• TAGalongs/Peanut Butter Patties 13%
• Do-si-dos/Peanut Butter Sandwich 11%
• Trefoils/Shortbread 9%

All though the rest are quite tasty, they just don't seem to make the cut. Whether you enjoy thin mints, samoas, of TAGalongs, there are so many different kinds of girls scout cookies; you should definitely find a favorite.

Kinds of Girl Scout Cookies

A List of Different Varieties of Apples

An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but the many kinds of apples number in the dozens, and one may need a doctor for trying to commit them all to memory. This list of different varieties of apples narrows the choices down to some of the most popular ones, as well as offering some recomMendations for serving them.

A List of Different Varieties of Apples

A List of Different Varieties of Apples

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A List of Different Varieties of Apples

A List of Different Varieties of Apples

CORTLAND

Taking its name from Cortland County, New York, this is a mid-season apple variety that comes out in mid-September. It has easy-to-peel bright red skin with yellow streaks and gray-green spots, and sweet-smelling white flesh that does not discolor even when cut open. An all-purpose apple, it is recomMended for use in baking apple pies and as applesauce.

EMPIRE

An early-October mid-season apple, the Empire is a cross between the McIntosh and Red Delicious apple varieties. Round and medium-sized with spotted skin and creamy-white flesh , this all-purpose apple is especially great for salads and applesauce.

GOLDEN DELICIOUS

True to its name, the Golden Delicious has yellow skin and sweet, juicy, semi-firm flesh. Very fragile, it has a tendency to shrivel and bruise, and so must be handled carefully. In season from autumn to winter, it is used in pies, salads, applesauce and apple butter.

GRANNY SMITH

Named after Maria Ann Serwood Smith (1799-1870), who first cultivated it in 1868. The Granny Smith apple has light-green skin and has a texture harder than other apples of its hue. It is a favorite for use in salads and pies.

McINTOSH

Not named after the Computer (most probably the other way around), this apple variety takes its name from John McIntosh, who discovered it in his farm in 1811. In season from early to mid-September, its skin is dark-red with green streaks and has a crisp, juicy, delicious flesh. It is favored for pies, applesauce and apple cider.

RED DELICIOUS

A late-season apple harvested in mid-October, the Red Delicious was at some point considered by some as The Great American Apple. Commonly eaten out of hand, the reasons for its name are perhaps obvious.

SPARTAN

The product of scientific breeding, the Spartan is a cross between the McIntosh and as yet unspecified apple variety. With dark-red, white-spotted skin, and ranging in size from medium to large, ithis all-purpose apple is sweeter and more crisp than its parent the McIntosh.

Apart from the ones just cited, the list of different variaties of apples goes on and on. Nutritious as well as delicious, the various types of apples are as numerous as the various ways of eating them, offering a multitude of options for enjoying what is perhaps the most popular among all fruits. If one has an apple a day, one might as well try a different kind each time.

A List of Different Varieties of Apples

Interesting Facts About Tomatoes

The tomato is a popular Food item around the world.  But where did it come from?  Did people actually think it was poisonous at one point in time?  And is it a vegetable or a fruit?  Read more to learn the answers to these questions and more.

Interesting Facts About Tomatoes

Interesting Facts About Tomatoes

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Interesting Facts About Tomatoes

Interesting Facts About Tomatoes

A Brief History

The tomato is native to South America.  From there, it spread to Mexico where it was grown and eaten by the Aztecs.  Early European explorers to South and North America brought the tomato back to Europe.  It was widely cultivated in Spain and Italy, before being adopted by the English. 

The first written evidence of the tomato in Europe was in 1544 by Pietro Andrea Mattioli, an Italian physician and botanist.  He referred to it as an herb called "pomi d'oro" or the "golden apple".  The first cookbook that uses tomatoes in recipes was published in 1692 in Naples, Italy.  There is evidence that by this time the Spanish were widely using tomatoes in Food dishes, however, it was not used by all cultures.  In Florence, Italy and surrounding areas, the tomato was not widely used for Food until the 17th and 18th centuries.

However, in the 1600's, Britain and main of its colonies did not eat tomatoes, as they believed that they were poisonous.  This belief was promoted by John Gerard in his book "Gerard's Herbal" which was published in 1597, despite the fact that he knew the Italian and Spanish frequently ate tomatoes without ever being harmed.  This belief continued until the 1700's, at which time the tomato was embraced and became very popular in a variety of food dishes in Britain and its colonies.  Tomatoes have remained popular throughout the world ever since.

Fruit or Vegetable? 

While tomatoes are actually fruits, the debate about whether they are fruits or vegetables continues because the tomato is often referred to as both. 

What is the definition of fruits?  Fruits are defined in botanical terms as a flowering plant that produces food with edible seeds.  In botanical terms, the tomato is a berry, which is considered to be a subset of fruit. 

However, the botanical classification system does not use the term vegetable.  Therefore, it is often defined by culinary terms.  Culinary terms distinguish between vegetables and fruits by when they are eaten in a meal.  Vegetables are eaten or served during the main course and fruits are eaten as a part of dessert.  However, vegetables are also defined by its edible parts, which for vegetables are the leaves, stems and roots. 

From the definitions above, the tomato is clearly a fruit because it has seeds and does not come from the leaves, stems or roots of a plant.  However, the desire to eat tomatoes as part of the meal means that it continues to be incorrectly referred to as a vegetable. 

Other Uses

Tomatoes are popular in food and in drinks but they do have other uses.  Here's a short list of other ways that tomatoes can be used:

• Bathing in tomato juice is an effective way to remove the smell if a skunk sprays you or a pet;
• Wash your hAir with them after swimming in a pool in order to remove the chlorine from your hAir;
• To tenderize meats; and
• To clean copper pots instead of using harsh or abrasive chemicals.

Interesting Facts About Tomatoes

What To Use Instead Of White Flour

There are many different types of flour to use in baking and Cooking if you either cannot or do not want to use the usual white, all purpose variety. Gluten allergies also prohibit many people from enjoying the Foods and baked goods they enjoy but using alternative flours is one simple way to solve that problem.

What To Use Instead Of White Flour

What To Use Instead Of White Flour

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What To Use Instead Of White Flour

What To Use Instead Of White Flour

Corn flour comes from milled corn and is often used along with cornmeal for making breads and muffins. Corn flour also works well for pancakes and waffles as does cornmeal, which comes from either ground yellow or white corn.

Soy flour works best when used in conjunction with other types of flour and it offers a distinctive nutty taste. Soy flour also has a high fat content and contains a high amount of protein. Use soy flour for making baked goods like brownies, cookies, and breads with fruits and nuts.

Brown rice flour is valued for its health benefits as it contains bran. This particular type of flour is often used for making muffins and breads and even healthy cookies. White rice flour regularly appears in gluten free recipes for baked goods. It features a bland taste and works well with most all other types of flours. You may also see white rice flour in recipes for Asian dishes and it is sold in Asian markets as well as in health Food stores.

Whole wheat flour is a healthy alternative to white flour but it is often used along with the all purpose variety for adding texture and nutrients. Whole wheat flour is made by using the enTire grain including the bran, which gives it its brown color. Use whole wheat flour as you would other types of flours but remember it has a shorter shelf life than its white, refined counterpart does.

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough Recipe

What You Need

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 2 packages dry active yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• The toppings of your choice

How to Make It

Using a mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine both types of flour, the packages of yeast, salt, and sugar. Gradually add the warm water while the machine is mixing and knead on the low setting for about 10 minutes or until the dough is firm and smooth.

After mixing, add the olive oil and mix again for about 10 seconds to coat the dough.

Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm location to rise for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.

Just before the dough is done rising preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are using a pizza stone, be sure to preheat it in a cold oven.

Divide the dough in half and place on a flat, floured surface like the kitchen counter. Form each dough section into a ball then stretch into a circle. Use a rolling pin coated with flour to roll the dough out into a large, thin circular shape.

Sprinkle cornmeal onto a large baking sheet and add your toppings. Transfer to the pizza stone or bake on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

Repeat the process with the second round of dough or freeze it in a freezer bag for later use.

Makes 2 thick medium sized crusts or 4 thin crusts.

What To Use Instead Of White Flour

Yummy Goldenberries

Have you ever heard of a goldenberry? I hadn't until recently, when I purchased up a bag of organic, vegan goldenberries made by Golden Power from Whole Foods. On my way home, I was glancing over my receipt and noticed the bag of them was more than ! They certainly are not the cheapest berry I've ever purchased. I was both annoyed and intrigued.

Yummy Goldenberries

Yummy Goldenberries

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Yummy Goldenberries

Yummy Goldenberries

So, what are these special berries exactly? Well, goldenberries are apparently a "superfruit" that hail from South America. From what I've read they appear to be very healthy - with a high vitamin A content. They are rich in bioflavonoids, which help reduce inflammation in the body. They also contain a high level of vitamin A, vitamin C, beta-carotene, vitamin P, as well as some iron. In case you are wondering, vitamin P (sometimes known as rutin) is believed to strengthen the circulatory system in addition to helping with vitamin C absorption.

What are they like? Well, these particular golden berries from Golden Power are a lot like giant raisins, but better! They have a very potent smell, and their taste is both sweet and tart (it has the essence of orange and a bit of grapefruit). The taste was a bit surprising at first (it is strong), but after a while I found that they tasted more and more like candy. In terms of calories, a serving of 28 grams has 80 calories, 0 grams of fat, 2 grams of protein (impressive for a fruit!), and 3 grams of fiber -- so only 1 weight Watchers point!

There are tons of ways to eat goldenberries. You can eat them on their own, add them to low calorie oatmeal or low calorie cereal, combine them into fage yogurt, eat them with low calorie ice cream or low calorie frozen yogurt, combine them in a low calorie trail mix, or even sprinkle them on pancakes or make jam out of them.

Enjoy!

Yummy Goldenberries

Gooseberry and its Miraculous Benefits

Have you ever wondered why the hAirs and skin texture of most of the artist's look beautiful? The luster, gloss, gleam and thick healthy hAir, and the glow on the face of artists are not always the results of botox injection, rejuvenating cream, hAir treatMents, and expensive shampoos. Nature has bestowed many bounties to mankind; out of which, herbs are one of the best sources of miracle. Out of many herbs, goose berry is the most powerful miraculous herb and a potent gift of nature to mankind. Goose berry is popularly known as Amla. Humanity has utilized its benefits for decades, and it forms a crucial part of the Ayurvedic medicine. Naturally, it has power to cure many skin and health related problems within no time. The gooseberry is native in Europe and western Asia, growing naturally in alpine thickets and rocky woods in the lower country, from France eastward, well into the Himalayas and peninsular India.

Gooseberry and its Miraculous Benefits

Gooseberry and its Miraculous Benefits

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Gooseberry and its Miraculous Benefits

Gooseberry and its Miraculous Benefits

It is the finest herb and is nowadays prominent all over the world due to its copious benefits. Where artificial products can leave so many hazardous side effects on health, skin and hAirs, goose berry is showing up a path to the people to achieve beauty target without any harm. Herbal beauty products are nowadays piled up with goose berry in it as a main ingredient, because people are now shifting towards natural products to reduce side effects of chemicals.

Gooseberry is commonly available in herbal stores in the form of dry seeds or in powdered form. Luckily, small sized original gooseberry is nowadays available in super markets. It might be green, white, yellow, or red in color. The size may vary from pea size fruits to the size of hen's eggs.

Since centuries, people are using gooseberry for its medicinal and nutritious properties. It is very sour in taste, and it is bitter and pungent, when used in dried form. . It is the best vitamin C suppleMent in contains as much as 20 times that of an orange. The fresh fruit contains more than eighty percent of water besides protein, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins. Minerals and vitamins mainly include calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, Vitamin C and B complex. It also contains gallic and acetic acid

It enhances Food absorption, balances stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental functioning, supports the heart, strengthens the lungs, enhances fertility, helps the urinary system, is good for the skin, promotes healthier hair, acts as a body coolant, flushes out toxins, increases vitality, strengthens the eyes, improves muscle tone and it acts as an antioxidant.

Here are some of the miraculous effects of Goose berry:

Gooseberry can be turned into a popular drink, which can be used to treat the problem of scurvy. Not only that, but a glass of gooseberry drink can also improve skin tone and texture within a month.
The Vitamin C in gooseberry helps in reducing blood cholesterol by dilating the blood vessels and there by reducing the blood pressure. It also strengthens heart muscles. One tablespoonful of powdered gooseberry can be used with one glass of Luke warm water on regular basis to stabilize blood cholesterol level.

Gooseberry has anti- diabetic potential. It contains chromium, which has a therapeutic value in diabetics. It stimulates the isolated group of cells that secrete the hormone insulin. Thus it reduces blood sugar in diabetic patient. Mix dried gooseberry with bitter gourd powder, and eat a pinch every morning to regulate the blood glucose levels.

Frequent intake of sweet, sour, spicy and oily Food causes acidity. Moreover, late night eating, and drinking coffee or tea in excess can triggers the condition of acidity. Whether you have a problem of acidity, heartburn, or reflux, gooseberry is a better substitute of antacids. It is also useful for remedies for diarrhea and dysentery. A tablespoon of gooseberry juice or powder in a glass of water can lessen all upset stomach problems instantly.
If you have problem of thin and lusterless, then wash your hair with gooseberry for a week. Soak dried gooseberry in one pint of water, and then mix the juice in a tub with ordinary tap water. It will not only vigor hairs, but will also solve many problems of scalp. It will kill lice and at the same time, will add body to your limp hair. Anyone worried about graying hair would be delighted to know that gooseberry powder and henna soaked in water and left in an iron utensil can be used to get a lovely new natural color, similar to streaking. Gooseberry also enriches hair growth and hair pigmentation. It strengthens roots of hair, maintains color and adds body to hair.

It raises the total protein level and helps maintaining body weight due to its richness in nutrients. Add a pinch of gooseberry powder in Luke warm water and drink it after every meal in order to remove the flabbiness of stomach.

Gooseberry is also effective for respiratory complaints. It is wise enough to contact doctor before using Gooseberry in case of asthma or any respiratory tract disorder.

Gooseberry can also improve your eye sight. Taking Gooseberry juice with honey is good for improving eyesight. It improves nearsightedness and cataract. Drinking its juice or eating marmalade or pickle can also sharpen your vision.

Due to its antibacterial and astringent attributes, the gooseberry protects against infection. You can apply its juice on your skin as a toner regularly to fade off your spots and to reduce pimples.

Gooseberry is also a powerful antioxidant agent. Many health problems are conduced by oxidative damage Vitamin C is a good antioxidant agent and so is Gooseberry. You can apply powdered or original gooseberry pulp on your face twice a week to remove fine lines and wrinkles. If your skin is damaged or you have sensitive skin, do not use it without consulting doctor.

Daily dose of gooseberry can relive you from day-today stresses. It can detoxify your body systems efficiently. It is a perfect way to boost your immunity and resistance system of your body. It is a great revitalizer which thoroughly helps in reactivating your whole body system.

It is also used as remedies for fever, liver disorder, indigestion, anemia, urinary problems, respiratory problems, and cerebral illness. It increases red blood cell production and strengthens teeth and nails.

Remember, healthy and proper balanced diet and intake of excessive water, along with using gooseberry can cure lots of problems. It is wisely recommendation to the enTire beauty lovers to turn their interest towards natural products than artificial in order to improve the quality of health and life.

Gooseberry and its Miraculous Benefits

Benefits of Golden Berries

Going back to the basics like eating organic products is highly advised by many nutritionists, health enthusiasts and medical practitioners compared to consuming processed goods and instant meals. They claim eating fruits and vegetables in their natural forms are the best sources of nutrients to keep our bodies healthy and free from any diseases.

Benefits of Golden Berries

Benefits of Golden Berries

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Benefits of Golden Berries

Benefits of Golden Berries

Some fruits and vegetables are believed to be superFoods that are enriched with many vitamins and minerals in their natural forms. One of the most popular among them is the organic Golden Berries (Physalis peruviana), also known as Incan Berries or Cape Gooseberries, which are eaten as healthy snacks and processed as an ingredient for different recipes. These berries are little golden nuggets, yellowish orange in color, with similar flavor of a candied lemon having sweet and tart taste. Incan Berries are found to have high nutritional value. These berries, which are bigger than raisins, have many seeds with a grainy texture and frequently eaten dry.

Golden Berry was first found in the South American tropics, where it was widely grown. The Incas cultivated the earliest berries and brought these to South Africa treading the path of the Cape of Good Hope, where the name Cape Gooseberry originated in the 1800s. These berries were then introduced to Australia and New Zealand and have been widely grown in the wild ever since.

Fruit eaters in the past may have enjoyed eating the little berries because of their refreshing and delicious sweet taste, but little did they know that the Golden Berry has amazing health benefits like a multivitamin. With its holistic and all-natural ingredients, eating Gold Berries is highly recomMended than taking a multivitamin suppleMent.

The Incan Berry has high content of Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12 and C, along with Vitamin P (bioflavinoids). Vitamin P has antioxidants and contains anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-histamine and anti-carcinogenic components. This makes the little dried fruits act as little soldiers protecting the body from toxins and free radicals that wash out the body wastes.

Also, Golden Berries are categorized as adaptogenic Foods that reduce the body's stress levels. Individuals with diabetes can benefit by eating Incan berries. Pectin, a substance found in these berries, may keep the blood sugar at its optimum level. These berries may help in maintaining the normal cholesterol level, drawing away the possibility of any heart-related ailMents. Incan berries have also laxative qualities ensuring the healthy condition of the intestines. Putting Golden Berries in your diet, you can both enjoy their sweet taste with health benefits.

Benefits of Golden Berries

Interesting Facts About Raspberries

Yum, raspberries!  So sweet and tasty, whether you are eating them plain or with ice cream.  But how much do you really know about raspberries?  Facts like they have no fat, they come in four different colours and what states and provinces grow the majority of raspberries in Canada and the United States.  Learn these facts, plus read about interesting trivia, nutritional facts, what recipes raspberries can be used in and three myths that talk about raspberries.

Interesting Facts About Raspberries

Interesting Facts About Raspberries

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Interesting Facts About Raspberries

Interesting Facts About Raspberries

Miscellaneous Facts

Do you think you know your raspberries?  Test your knowledge against these quick facts:

• Raspberries can be either red, purple, gold or black in colour.  Golden raspberries are sweeter than the other varieties.
• The difference between raspberries and blackberries is that raspberries have a hollow core in the middle while blackberries do not.
• In the United States, about 90% of all raspberries sold come from Washington, California and Oregon.  In Canada, the province of British Colombia produces about 80% of all raspberries sold in Canada.
• There are over 200 species of raspberries.
• When picking raspberries, look for berries that are firm and dark in colour.  They should not be soft or mushy.  Gently pull on the berry; if it does not come off easily then leave it on the bush, as the berry is not ripe enough yet.
• Once raspberries have been picked, they won't ripen any further.

Health Facts

Everyone wants to eat healthier, but often healthy is equated with bland or tasteless Food.  Well, you can stop thinking like that because here's a Food that is tasty and good for you as well!  The medical benefits of raspberries include:

• They do not have any fat, saturated fat, sodium or cholesterol.
• They are high in fiber, vitamin C, potassium and folate.
• They are low in calories.
• They can help lower high blood pressure.
• Raspberries have an anti-inflammatory property that may help to reduce inflammation of the joints.

Food Facts

Raspberries can be used in a variety of food dishes.  If you know someone who doesn't like to eat fruit, simply add raspberries to the dish.  They taste great and the person won't even think about the fact that they are eating fruit.  Some of the food dishes that raspberries can be used in include:

• They can be made into sauces (for poultry or desserts), jams or jellies.
• They can be eaten fresh, either plain or on top of food choices such as yogurt, ice cream, cereal or salads.
• They can be baked in pies, cakes, breads or muffins.
• They can be in drinks, such as smoothies or punches.

Myths From Around The World

Raspberries are sold and produced throughout the world, which has given rise to myths about why raspberries are red and even one myth about the magical qualities of the fruit.

One popular myth comes from France, which tells the story about how raspberries use to be only white in colour.  The myth states that one day, a nymph named Ida was taking care of an Infant Zeus (also referred to as Jupiter).  Zeus was crying and to help soothe him, Ida picked some white raspberries.  But when she went to pick the raspberries, she scratched herself on a thorn and started to bleed.  Her blood dripped on the white raspberries, instantly turning them red and they have been red ever since.

Another myth, which originates from Germany, talks about the magical qualities of raspberries.  It states that to tame a bewitched horse, one would have to tie a wild raspberry twig around the horse's body.

Finally, a modern myth tells the story of how raspberries turned a fox's fur red.  In the Tale of the Raspberry Fox, by Henning Buchhagen, there is a fox named Ferdinand.  At that time, all foxes were grey in colour.  The tale tells how Ferdinand didn't like to eat meat, so one day he decided to eat some raspberries and discovered that he loved eating them.  He kept eating raspberries and the more he ate, the redder his fur became.  Ever since then, all foxes have had red fur and like to eat fruit.

Interesting Facts About Raspberries

Health Benefits of Eating Raspberries

Research findings by nutritionists from laboratories all round the world agree that there a lot of health benefits can be derived by eating raspberries. Don't go for raspberries which show signs of mold or mushy spots, but those which are ripe, firm, and colorful raspberries. They can be either fresh, canned or frozen. But take note. When frozen raspberries thaw, they may not be as firm as the fresh ones. They however remain sweet and delicious. To get the freshest raspberries, visit markets where farmers have stocked the berry which has just been harvested. This offers the best berries to boost your health. Here are some of the health benefits to be enjoyed by anyone who eat raspberries in its many forms.

Health Benefits of Eating Raspberries

Health Benefits of Eating Raspberries

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Health Benefits of Eating Raspberries

Health Benefits of Eating Raspberries

Strengthened Immune System
Minerals such as Vitamin C are thought to help the body to develop strong connective tissues and an immune system able to ward off the attack of micro-organisms. Raspberries like other berries such as blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries contain a lot of Vitamin C in its structure. Nutritionists have said that one cup of raspberries offer humans beings Vitamin C as well as potassium for 64 calories.

Disease Prevention
Though raspberries themselves are not a cure-all berry , they contain a number of other substances which are thought to prevent many diseases. These substances include, but are not limited to, flavonoids and phytochemicals. Raspberries, along with berries such as blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries, also contain a substance thought to prevent bladder infections. The substance does this by preventing bacteria from adhering to the cells which line the walls of the urinary tract.

Healthy Vision
Raspberries are also thought to contain compounds which are important towards having a healthy vision. The substance that appears to be responsible for this is called lutein.

Researchers have identified a lot of compounds in berries such as raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, and strawberries which may help in the reduction of the risk of being affected by several types of cancers and heart diseases. Though a definitive study hasn't been conducted on this, researchers counsel that a diet rich in berries can help to reduce or delay several types of cancers.

PigMent
Raspberries has a pigMent, which is thought to be responsible for their blue and red hue. The pigments are also believed to contain compounds which are the key components of the ability of raspberries to prevent the development of many types of diseases in humans.

Conclusion
Always eat a diet rich in raspberries and others with similar nutrition such as loganberries, currants, bilberries, and lingo berries. Serve them just as they are, or top them with a Dollop of light-whipped tripping. Add them to a whole grain, cereal, sprinkle them on a salad, stir them into vanilla yogurt, or combine them with banana and low-fat milk. Anyway you eat them, you are certain to enjoy immense health benefits from this wonderful plant which researchers are yet to totally unravel.

Health Benefits of Eating Raspberries

Alaskan Coyotes

Coyotes have a range of fur colors and thickness levels, which vary depending on how cold, or how warm it is where they live. The summer coat looks gray, along with tan on the belly area, muzzle, ears and lower legs. Many coyotes live in or near city areas close to human contact, which sometimes lead to problems for people. Coyotes are normally afraid of humans, however if they need Food, they will take their chances and go near a human to find a meal, which will give them courage to face humans all the time. Coyotes can live to 15 years old in the wild and their life span goes to 20 years in captivity.

Alaskan Coyotes

Alaskan Coyotes

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Alaskan Coyotes

Alaskan Coyotes

Coyotes are found in many areas in North America and their population is increased in other areas due to the decreased population in the lower States. Coyotes in Alaska can be found on the Kenai Peninsula. They resemble a shepherd-collie dog that is about medium-sized but it has some distinctive features. A coyote has sharp pointed ears, which never droop, a nose that is sharp and pointed and a bushy tail. Its legs are slimmer and its feet are smaller than those of a dog; its overall body weight is 22 to 33 pounds, which is one-third the size of a wolf. All male coyotes are a bit heavier than females and a male coyote's height averages at 2 feet high at the shoulder, with its enTire body including the tail measures about 4 feet long.

When coyotes hunt in the wild, they are opportunistic, so they will eat whatever they find during their hunt. When they hunt prey, they go after deer, birds and small mammals, however they also eat berries when these prey are not around. Once a coyotes finds a large animal, it will use its speed to chase it. Coyotes are similar to foxes, both having great endurance, which helps coyotes to catch prey. Once the prey gets Tired from running, the coyote ambushes and eats the animal. Foxes and coyotes have another trait in common; whenever one of these animals catches smaller prey, it waits and pounces to capture the prey using its front feet. Coyotes hunt by themselves, in pAirs and in groups; they work together and chase prey using relay techniques for animals that can outrun a single coyote.

Coyotes have to Watch out when they are hunting, because other animals hunt them as well. Bald and golden eagles, wolfs, owls and bears prey on coyotes in the wild.

Coyotes are excellent runners, maybe the best of the canidae family. They can run at speeds similar to a car on the freeway reaching 30 miles per hour and sometimes 40 miles per hour. They are also good swimmers and jumpers and love to play with other coyotes.

Coyotes are smart animals that are found throughout Alaska; they hunt solo and sometimes in groups.

Alaskan Coyotes

Acai Berry - How to Lose Weight With Acai Berry

What is Acai Berry?

Acai Berry - How to Lose Weight With Acai Berry

Acai Berry - How to Lose Weight With Acai Berry

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Acai Berry - How to Lose Weight With Acai Berry

Acai Berry - How to Lose Weight With Acai Berry

The acai berry is a fruit of the acai palm tree. It has been harvested by native Americans for hundreds of years, forming a staple of the local diet. However, it became popular in the west only a few years ago when it was publicized in numerous TV shows, newspapers and magazine articles. Why these little berries got so much attention from the media? It turned out that acai berries contain an amazing combination of health-promoting nutrients, among them antioxidants, dietary fiber and monounsaturated fats. No wonder they have taken the world by storm!

How Acai Berry Helps You Lose Weight?

Acai berries are most known as a weight loss suppleMent, although they have a number of other benefits such as reducing the aging process and helping cell recovery. The weight loss properties of acai berry can be largely explained by the increased metabolic rate it causes. This happens because of the very large amount of antioxidants (substances, which prevent oxidative stress and cell damage) it contains. This leads to Faster fat breakdown, increases energy levels and fights fatigue. Combined, these effects make the process of losing weight Faster and easier without any side effects usually associated with synthetic chemicals. Many research papers suggest that eating a diet high in antioxidants is the key to successful weight loss.

How to Choose the Right Acai Berry SuppleMent?

The following are simple guidelines, which will help you choose the best acai supplement and not fall prey to scams.

• Choose products that contain 100% pure Amazonian acai berry extract. Other products are a waste of time and money.
• Steer clear of products that seem very cheap. Do not forget that acai berries are harvested manually in the Brazilian rainforest, which is a very labor-intensive task. A good price estimate is -50 per bottle and cheaper is not always better.
• Make sure that the vendor provides money back guarantee. In a few rare cases the product may not work, the money back guarantee makes sure you don't lose money.

Acai Berry - How to Lose Weight With Acai Berry

Grilled Coffee Flavored Barbecue Pork Ribs Meal That is Suitable For Diabetics

Looking for a different twist on barbecue? Try these coffee-flavored barbecue ribs. Why not mix two of our favorite things, coffee and barbecue ribs, into one? Give these ribs a try and let your family and friends guess at your secret ingredient. Add cheesy mixed vegetable casserole and strawberry salad for a complete meal.

Grilled Coffee Flavored Barbecue Pork Ribs Meal That is Suitable For Diabetics

Grilled Coffee Flavored Barbecue Pork Ribs Meal That is Suitable For Diabetics

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Grilled Coffee Flavored Barbecue Pork Ribs Meal That is Suitable For Diabetics

Grilled Coffee Flavored Barbecue Pork Ribs Meal That is Suitable For Diabetics

GRILLED COFFEE-FLAVORED BBQ RIBS

2 to 3 lbs Pork ribs
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1/4 cup Catsup
3 tbsp vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tsp. strong instant coffee
2 tbsp Splenda

Salt and pepper ribs. Combine remaining ingredients and brush on both sides of ribs. Grill for 10 to 15 minutes, then begin brushing ribs frequently with sauce until they are done.

CHEESY MIXED VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

1 (16 oz) pkg frozen broccoli, cauliflower, carrots blend
1 (4 oz) can pimiento, drained
1 can golden mushroom soup
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 small can French-fried onions
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large casserole dish with non-stick Cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetables, 1/2 the pimiento, soup, sour cream, pepper, 1/2 the French-fried onions and 1/2 the cheese; mix well. Spoon mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining French-fried onions and cheese over the top of the casserole. Bake another 5 minutes. Remove casserole from the oven. Sprinkle remaining pimiento over the top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

STRAWBERRY SALAD

2 small or 1 large pkg sugar-free strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
2 pkgs (10 oz each) frozen sugar-free strawberries
1 - 8 oz can crushed pineapple in its own juice, drained
2-3 med/large bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups sour cream

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add berries and allow to cool. Add pineapple and bananas; mix well. Pour 1/2 of mixture into a 12x9x2 inch pan and chill until set. Leave remaining mixture at room temperature. Spread sour cream over first layer once it is set, covering enTire surface all the way to the edges. Spoon remaining gelatin over the sour cream. Chill until firm. This is a salad that can be made a day ahead of time when you are busy.

Enjoy!

Grilled Coffee Flavored Barbecue Pork Ribs Meal That is Suitable For Diabetics

Homemade Blueberry Pancakes

These blueberry pancakes are sure to be a favorite for someone in the household. Just a little bit of fruit and spices can do so much for the flavor of this breakFast favorite. Below is a great recipe for making your own homemade blueberry pancakes from scratch.

Ingredients You Will Need:

1 cup of flour

1 teaspoon of baking powder

1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 tablespoon of sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup of plain yogurt

1/2 cup of milk

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

3/4 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

Get a large bowl for mixing your dry ingredients. Put your flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and baking powder in the bowl and mix together. Next, start adding your wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Add your milk, vegetable oil, yogurt, blueberries and egg to the bowl. Use a wire whisk or large fork to mix all the ingredients thoroughly until most of the clumps are gone.

Now it's time to cook up some amazing blueberry pancakes! Get a frying pan or griddle, lightly oil it, and place over medium-high heat. Scoop out about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake and pour it onto the pan. Cook each side of the pancake until they are a golden brown color. Remove your pancakes from the pan and they are ready to serve.

Be sure to enjoy your blueberry pancakes with your favorite toppings. Maple syrup is always a great standby. Cover them with blueberry syrup if you want even more flavor.

Homemade Blueberry Pancakes

Homemade Blueberry Pancakes

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Homemade Blueberry Pancakes